I know it's early, but I haven't seen anyone mention Tomo Ohka as one of our potential 12 pitchers out of camp. It seems to me he'd be as good a candidate for long relief as Masett would. Not to mention the fact that he might be useful as a spot starter, considering how much experience (9 seasons) he has at the major league level.

Obviously, as I say, it's early, and three scoreless innings in two appearances doesn't mean we should definitely break camp with him. But I would say he has at least earned the opportunity to be part of the discussion.

jabrch

03-02-2008, 11:39 PM

I highly doubt it...with Floyd and Massett out of options, I'd be surprised if they get cut for Ohka.

voodoochile

03-02-2008, 11:54 PM

I highly doubt it...with Floyd and Massett out of options, I'd be surprised if they get cut for Ohka.

Well, if Floyd isn't a starter, it will mean he got packaged with Crede for a starter, IMO.

Both Masset and Ohka look solid early in spring training (or as solid as one can look this early in the preseason... :tongue: )

The_Floridian

03-02-2008, 11:59 PM

I highly doubt it...with Floyd and Massett out of options, I'd be surprised if they get cut for Ohka.

Agreed. But MacDougal still has an option. Couldn't we break camp with all three of these guys (Massett, Floyd, Ohka)? I mean, I know two long relievers isn't something you really NEED. But if the whole purpose of the 12 pitchers out of camp is to have an extra arm in the pen, shouldn't Ohka have some consideration as that extra arm? Seems as good an option as MacDougal or Sisco.

cards press box

03-03-2008, 02:26 AM

Well, if Floyd isn't a starter, it will mean he got packaged with Crede for a starter, IMO.

On tonight's CLTV Sportspage, Bob Sakamoto suggested as much, noting that the Sox might try and package Crede, Uribe and Floyd for an upgrade at starter, like the Giants' Tim Lincecum.

Whitesox029

03-03-2008, 03:02 AM

On tonight's CLTV Sportspage, Bob Sakamoto suggested as much, noting that the Sox might try and package Crede, Uribe and Floyd for an upgrade at starter, like the Giants' Tim Lincecum.
I'd love to see Lincecum in a Sox uniform, but if not, I don't see anything wrong with considering Ohka, and here's why:
As I see it, the starters will likely be Buehrle, Vazquez, Contreras, Danks, and Floyd. (Ozzie and Kenny seem very set on this, so it would take either someone having a really great spring, or a trade to change it).
So then, we've got probably 7 spots in the pen, with Jenks, Thornton, Dotel and Linebrink being veritable locks. That leaves three spots, which could conceivably go to Ohka, Masset, and Logan, if Floridian is right in saying that MacDougal has an option left. I don't know whether Sisco has an option, but I do know that we can do without him, in my humble opinion, so I wouldn't lose much sleep if we had to waive him. Therefore, it's reasonable to say that Ohka is in the running if he opens some eyes. After all, that's what non-roster invitees are for, right? Remember Pablo's spring in '05, Loaiza's in '03, etc.

cws05champ

03-03-2008, 07:54 AM

On tonight's CLTV Sportspage, Bob Sakamoto suggested as much, noting that the Sox might try and package Crede, Uribe and Floyd for an upgrade at starter, like the Giants' Tim Lincecum.
If we got Lincecum for that package I would be extactic!!:bandance::bandance:

Jjav829

03-03-2008, 07:59 AM

On tonight's CLTV Sportspage, Bob Sakamoto suggested as much, noting that the Sox might try and package Crede, Uribe and Floyd for an upgrade at starter, like the Giants' Tim Lincecum.

If I recall correctly, KW has said that Ohka was obtained as a veteran presence in Charlotte. That said, he could turn heads and land a spot on the team if he excells in spring training. If he does make the team, that really puts a lot of pressure on the team with what to do with Masset, Wasserman, and MacDougal.

Huisj

03-03-2008, 12:11 PM

Crede, Uribe and Floyd for Lincecum? Is this a joke? Not a chance. Why would SF give up a pitcher with huge upside and who has already done more in his one year than Floyd has done in his career for Floyd, a guy with back problem and no contract, and an underachiever like Uribe?

Sargeant79

03-03-2008, 12:23 PM

On tonight's CLTV Sportspage, Bob Sakamoto suggested as much, noting that the Sox might try and package Crede, Uribe and Floyd for an upgrade at starter, like the Giants' Tim Lincecum.

That would be an absolute steal.

btrain929

03-03-2008, 12:26 PM

On tonight's CLTV Sportspage, Bob Sakamoto suggested as much, noting that the Sox might try and package Crede, Uribe and Floyd for an upgrade at starter, like the Giants' Tim Lincecum.

Make sure you don't forget to turn the "fair trades" option off of your MLB 2k7 first.....

FedEx227

03-03-2008, 12:35 PM

Make sure you don't forget to turn the "fair trades" option off of your MLB 2k7 first.....

Hell has frozen. When do Reyes, Wright, Utley, and Pujols report to camp????:smile:

spiffie

03-05-2008, 02:54 PM

On tonight's CLTV Sportspage, Bob Sakamoto suggested as much, noting that the Sox might try and package Crede, Uribe and Floyd for an upgrade at starter, like the Giants' Tim Lincecum.
There's a reason Bob Sakamoto deals mostly with high school sports...:scratch:

Craig Grebeck

03-05-2008, 02:58 PM

On tonight's CLTV Sportspage, Bob Sakamoto suggested as much, noting that the Sox might try and package Crede, Uribe and Floyd for an upgrade at starter, like the Giants' Tim Lincecum.
:scratch:

Do you really believe this ****?

skottyj242

03-05-2008, 03:03 PM

On tonight's CLTV Sportspage, Bob Sakamoto suggested as much, noting that the Sox might try and package Crede, Uribe and Floyd for an upgrade at starter, like the Giants' Tim Lincecum.

Kramers buddy? There is no way in hell the White Sox are getting Lincecum.